Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-09-24

;ains such interesting growihs as the cam
phor tree and the cinnamon tIee from
Japan, whose commercial importance is
known, and they seem TO be well adapted
to the growth of the State. There is also
the guava, which is so largely used for iel-
lies and marmalade; the g melon tree"
(Cuica pdpdya), which fiourishes in Mexico,
and has fruited in San Diego the straw
berry tree" of the Mediterranean (-irtHtt,s
URedD, botanical relative of our manzanita
a very handsome tree which is already
growing well in some parts of the State
and yielding an edible fruit There is also
the c1per bush, alsof ON the, Mediterranean,
ftom which comes the "capeTs of COM
merce, so highly esteemed in cookery.
This plant bears most beautiful blossom
and is destined to be highly priced
here both for use and ornament Another
important tree is the black waffle of Aus
tralia (Acacia deeuTre's). Ityields the waffle
tan bark which is exported from Australia.
The tree grows very well in some parts of
this State. Another allied product is the
Sicilian sumac, used by tanners, and of
which large quantities are imported into
this country. This plant is also in the
University collection. 1t grows well in
favorable parts Of California. The cork
oak is also shown. The University has
grown seedlings from bearing cork oaks
planted in this State about % years ago,
and will distribute them this winter. There
are many other interesting growths shown
in the collection in the fair
A small collection of fruit is also shown.
No claim for excellence is made for it, ex-
cept that the varieties are true to name.
The local conditions are not favorable for
the growth of fine fruit, and this year the
samples are smaller than usual because of
the short rainfall. The advantage of the
collection Of standard varieties is that any
one can send 10 the University for buds or
scions, and thus, by grating or budding
he can test many varieties without the ex-
pense of buying and caring for a mixed lot
of trees. After determining which varieties
do best in his location, he can plant with
more confidence. When the establishment
of local experiment stations is made by the
University, as is now contemplated. there
will be standard orchards set out in each
locality, and then collections may be shown
at the State Fairs which will look quite
different from the showing of fruit grown
in Berkeley.
The University exhibit was designed and
set up by E. j. Wickson, University Lee
turer on Practical Agriculture, and he has
been present during the fair to explain the
display, and give information concerning
the aims and methods of the College of
Agriculture, and his services therein have
been valuable to the people and State.
EXHIBIT OF OTHER COUNTIES.
References have already been made to
the very attractive displays of Sacramento,
Yuba and Sutter and Solano counties.
More extended details of these exhibits,
which would have appeared this morning,
will, on account of the extended report of
premium awards races, ETC., be published
on Monday.
General Notes.
Our general notes of the Pavilion ex-
hibit close with these references to notable
exhibits:
L. l.. Lewis Il Co.'S showing of fine
stoves and kitchen ware from the promi-
nence of its location and the merit of the
exhibit, has attracted deserved attention,
and won unanimous commendation.
Gogings & McCullom exhibit on the
right of the northwest conservatory in the
Pavilion complete outfit of medicines for
horses, \ neatly-bound volume contain
ing 80 pages, giving instructions, accom-
panies each chest of medicines.
Israel Luce yesterday demonstrated the
worth of the Inyo white marble shown by
him by test of muriatic acid. Poured on
Inyo marble, it had no appreciable effect,
but poured from that upon Italian marble
it at once began to eat into it and destroy
its finished surface.
James G. Davis exhibit of fine uphols-
terry, carpets, curtains and furniture, in the
south gallery, has had general attention,
and won for the Davis establishment warm
praise.
A. & A Heilbron show, in implement
hall, butchers tool and shop supplies-the
first showing of the kind ever made at the
State Fair. They show also great num-
Der of agricultural implements, machines
and tools.
John Breuner's fine Upholstered furniture
display, on the main floor, is the center of
great admiration. Most of the sets have
found the Endorsement Of purchasers
Baker Il Hamilton's agricultural impe-
ment and machine display, and that OF
the Bcnicia Agricultural Works constitute
the largest and most varied exposition in
the line of agricultural machinery that is
in the fair.
w. d. Comstock, on the main floor, ex-
hibits some very handsome furniture and
upholstery of the richest character. The
new style of antique oak is exhibited in
the form of several handsome sets. His
display is the subject of complimentary
comment by all who see ii.